The Griot World Ensemble
Meet the talented artist of Griot World
Michael J.
Connecticut Mike a.k.a. Mr. Wilson
Michael J is the creator and host of Griot World and Connecticut Mike and The Archaeologist. He is a graduate of Hampton University and has traveled the world as a scholar, lecturer and educational ambassador. Known as the "Puppet Man" in Harlem, Michael J and the Griot World Ensemble are "bringing life to learning" by incorporating storytelling, music, puppetry and archaeology to story of the African Diaspora.
C. "Monk" Washington
Mr. Monk the Musical Griot
www.inlivetree.wixsite.com/mamw
C. Monk. Washington is known as the musical griot, he was born and raised in Harlem, USA. "Monk" is the lead singer and guitarist for the Band Droidz. He is a talented and captivating musician, song writer and performer. Monk's unique and distinctive voice and sound takes his audience on a magical and musical journey that is love and positivity.
Sophia Loren Coffee
Coffee The Empress a.k.a Grandma Griot
In the heart of Harlem is where you will find Sophia Loren Coffee on the world famous 125th street. She is known as the Earring Ambassador among other things. She has a Liberal Arts Degree from Columbia School of the Arts, is a jewelry designer, a singer, a song-writer, actress, and entertainment producer. She has toured the world as an actress and singer. She is proud to say that she is from Chicago, and the south-side where she learned the good and the hard knocks of life.
Dina Gregory
Puppeteer/Educator
Dina Gregory is a former public school ESL teacher, turned writer, speaker, performer, and movement builder behind La Befana and Friends She helps children of all ages to think like a planetary citizen, appreciate cultures & cultural myths, exhibit the joy of being a lifelong learner, and brings laughter, and lightheartedness to the growing pains associated with personal and social transformation. Her teaching and artistic practices aim to ignite human potential, restore wholeness, and affirm the ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness.
